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Portneuf-sur-Mer, QC

Quebec

Portneuf-sur-Mer is a small town in Quebec with a population of 612. Residents earn $53,600 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
612 Population 9/sq mi density
$53,600 Median Income $38,800 per capita
$80,000 Home Value
$556 Median Rent 9.7% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$53,600 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $556/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,600
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.9%
89% lower than US avg
Median Rent $556
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.1%
208% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.2%
71% higher than US avg

How Portneuf-sur-Mer Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population612
Median Age61.6 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,600
Per Capita$38,800
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty21.2%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$556
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units305
Rent Burden9.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation43 ft (13 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+22.1%
Graduate+1.9%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Portneuf-sur-Mer a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Portneuf-sur-Mer receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Portneuf-sur-Mer has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Portneuf-sur-Mer is $53,600, 29% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Portneuf-sur-Mer is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $556 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.1% have completed high school.

Portneuf-sur-Mer has a population of 612 with a density of 9 people per square mile. The median age is 61.6 years, 58% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).

Population

612
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
61.6yrs
Median Age
58% above US avg
70.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Portneuf-sur-Mer vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Portneuf-sur-Mer vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Portneuf-sur-Mer is $53,600, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Portneuf-sur-Mer vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,600
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.1%
208% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.2%
71% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.1 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Portneuf-sur-Mer is $80,000, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $556 (52% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$556
52% below US avg
Rent Burden9.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.5%
Renter-Occupied11.5%
Housing Units305

Property Tax

3.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.9%
89% below US avg
High School+22.1%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area70.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.1 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

Nearby Cities

Forestville, QC 2,892 pop · 7.7 mi Les Escoumins, QC 1,794 pop · 23.8 mi Saint-Fabien, QC 1,834 pop · 25.2 mi Le Bic, QC 1,115 pop · 25.4 mi Rimouski, QC 48,935 pop · 29.0 mi Saint-Simon, QC 1,386 pop · 29.4 mi Betsiamites, QC 2,428 pop · 29.9 mi Pessamit, QC 2,428 pop · 30.0 mi Saint-Anaclet-de-Lessard, QC 3,019 pop · 32.5 mi Luceville, QC 1,112 pop · 32.5 mi Sainte-Luce, QC 2,845 pop · 35.0 mi Trois Pistoles, QC 3,115 pop · 35.4 mi Notre-Dame-des-Neiges, QC 1,194 pop · 37.0 mi Saint-Narcisse-de-Rimouski, QC 1,084 pop · 38.3 mi
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